HAVE YOU DISCOVERED OUR VIRTUAL SERVICES?

Go to content!
Loreal Paris Black Logo
  • New & Trending
  • Makeup

    I'm looking for:

    • Primer
    • Foundation
    • Concealer
    • Powder
    • Blush and Bronzer
    • Contour and Highlighter
    • Setting Spray
    • ALL FACE MAKEUP
    • Mascara
    • Brows
    • Eyeliner
    • Eyeshadow
    • ALL EYE MAKEUP
    • Lipstick
    • Lip Oil
    • Lip Gloss
    • Lip Liner
    • ALL LIP MAKEUP
    • True Match
    • Infallible
    • Lumi
    • Paradise
    • Telescopic
    • Color Riche
    • Virtual Try On
    • Mascara Finder
    • Lip Quiz
    Makeup Try On Try any makeup, before buying

    DISCOVER MORE

    • Le Defile
    • Cannes
    • L'Oreal Paris x Mugler
    skip slider
    Skip the slider: Related Articles
    • Bronzer Category Page
      How To Apply Blusher And Bronzer
    • Volume Millions brand hub image
      How To Fake The False Eyelash Look With Mascara
    • Highlighter And Illuminator Category Page
      How To Achieve A Natural Makeup Look
    • Color Riche Gold Obsession Product Category Page
      How To Contour Lips
    Makeup Try On Try any makeup, before buying
  • Skin Care

    I'm looking for:

    • Serum
    • Cleansing / Micellar
    • SPF
    • Night Cream
    • Eye Cream
    • ALL PRODUCTS
    • Hyaluronic Acid | Hydration
    • Vitamin C | Brightness
    • Retinol | Deep Wrinkles
    • Niacinamide | Hyperpigmentation
    • ALL INGREDIENTS
    • Revitalift Filler
    • Revitalift Clinical
    • Age Perfect
    • Revitalift Laser
    • Bright Reveal
    • All Skincare
    • Skin Genius
    • Serum Quiz
    Skin Genius SKIN GENIUS Analyse your skin like an expert.

    The Other Side

    • Skincare Commitments
    skip slider
    Skip the slider: Related Articles
    • Hero Vitamin C Antioxidant V2
      Why does your skin need Pure Vitamin C and its antioxidant p… roperties?
    • SKINCARE   Hyaluron Expert Filler HA Eye Serum   Hero
      Dark Circles vs. Bags vs. Puffiness. Learn how to target the… m all
    • What makes Pure Vitamin C so special?
    • Skincare Revitalift Dropper
      How To Apply Face Serum For Maximum Effect
    • 14042023 Digital Revitalift Clinical Duo1 Flatlay DMI Image Png (1)
      How to use vitamin C serum: benefits and application tips
    • 7 myths about Vitamin C, busted
    • SKINCARE EYECREAM FOR FACE  Hero
      How To Brighten Tired-Looking Eyes
    • Skincare Revitalift Filler Yeserum Hero
      How To Reduce The Appearance Of Eye Wrinkles And Crow’s Feet…
    • Antiageing Routine   Hero Bannerv2
      Easy Anti-Ageing Night Skincare Routine
    • The Day Cream Guide Which One To Pick For Mature Skin Article
      How To Choose The Right Day Cream
    Skin Genius SKIN GENIUS Analyse your skin like an expert.
  • Hair Care

    I'm looking for:

    • Shampoo
    • Conditioner
    • Hair Serum
    • Hair Mask
    • Hair Spray
    • ALL HAIR CARE PRODUCTS
    • Hydrated Hair
    • Shine & Glossy Hair
    • Anti Hair-Loss
    • Scalp Health
    • Colour Protection
    • Hair Strength
    • Curl & Wave Definition
    • Collagen + Lifter
    • Growth Booster
    • Bond Repair
    • Glycolic Gloss
    • Hydra Hyaluronic
    • Colour Protect
    • Hydra Pure
    • Dream Lengths
    • Extraordinary Oils
    • Elnett
    • SHOP ALL ELVIVE
    • Hyaluronic Acid | Hydra Hyaluronic
    • Glycolic Gloss Complex | Glycolic Gloss
    • Aminexil-R | Growth Booster
    • Salicylic Acid | Hydra Pure
    skip slider
    Skip the slider: Related Articles
    • 2000x900  How To Care For Dyed Hair
      How To Keep Dyed Hair Healthy
    • Full Resist Resized
      Your New Hair Workout Routine
    • Full Resist Final
      Full Resist - How to Stop Hair Breakage
    • Eva Longoria Healthy Hair
      How To Maintain Your Curls With The Sock Hair Curling Trend
  • Hair Colour

    I'm looking for:

    • Auburn
    • Black
    • Blonde
    • Brown
    • Purple
    • Gloss
    • Nourishment
    • Root & Scalp Coverage
    • Expert Colour Premium Results
    • Bleach
    • Hair Toners & Enhancers
    • Permanent Hair Dye
    • Root Touch Up
    • Semi-Permanent Hair Dye
    • ALL HAIR COLOUR PRODUCTS
    • Casting Crème Gloss
    • Cool Silver
    • Excellence
    • Magic Retouch
    • Préférence
    • Casting Natural Gloss
    • Virtual Try On

    Help & Advice

    • How to dye your hair at home
    • Find Your Colour
    • Virtual Try On
    skip slider
    Skip the slider: Related Articles
    • 2000x900 How To Ombre Hair At Home
      How To Dye Your Own Hair At Home
    • 2000x900  Tips For Dyeing Hair Purple
      How to get dyed fringe streaks like an E-Girl
    • 2000x900 Coloured Hair
      How to achieve a two-tone hair trend at home
    • Banners For Roots Article
      Foolproof tips to touching up your roots at home
  • Mens

    I'm looking for:

    • Cleanser / Facewash
    • Serum
    • Moisturiser
    • SPF
    • ALL SKINCARE
    • Body Wash
    • Deodorant
    • All BodyCare
    • Vitamin C | Dull Skin
    • Niacinamide & Salicylic Acid | Problem Skin
    • Hyaluronic Acid | Dry Skin and Fine Lines
    • Cedarwood Oil | Beard Care
    • ALL INGREDIENTS
    • Derma Control
    • Hydra Energetic
    • Power Age
    • Barber Club Beard Care
    • Pure Carbon
    • All Men Expert
    • Anti-Fatigue
    • Anti-Ageing
    • Sensitive Skin
    skip slider
    Skip the slider: Related Articles
    • Eye Cream Category Page
      How To Make A Beard Softer
    • Skincare Category Landing Page
      How To Make Your Beard Look Thicker
    • Beard Care Category Page
      How To Groom A Beard
    • 2000x900 Hero
      What Is Beard Oil & How To Use It
  • Virtual Beauty Tools
  • Beauty Magazine
  • Explore
    • Our Purpose
    • Our History
    • Our Brand Ambassadors
    • Lessons of Worth
    • Ilon Specht
    • Stand Up
    • Cannes Festival
    • Le Defile
    • Pioneering Science
    • Our Ingredients

Excellence Core Natural Light Blonde 9

3.9
(1143)
3.9 out of 5 stars. 1143 reviews
Ca3dfe2a74b9e01f33bbd6ef9d0b7cc2b420daf4
Color
  • Natural Hazelnut
  • Lightest Pearl Blonde
  • Natural Ash Blonde
  • Natural Baby Blonde
  • Natural Blonde
  • Natural Brown
  • Natural Dark Blonde
  • Natural Dark Brown
  • Natural Dark Caramel Blonde
  • Natural Darkest Black
  • Natural Darkest Brown
  • Natural Dark Golden Blonde
  • Natural Frosted Beige Blonde
  • Natural Golden Blonde
  • Natural Golden Brown
  • Natural Iced Brown
  • Natural Light Ash Blonde
  • Natural Light Brown
  • Natural Light Golden Blonde
  • Natural Light Golden Brown
  • Natural Rich Auburn
  • Tempting Brunette
  • Natural Hazelnutnatural-hazelnut-6.41
  • Lightest Pearl Blondelightest-pearl-blonde-10.21
  • Natural Ash Blondenatural ash blond
  • Natural Baby Blondenatural-baby-blonde-10
  • Natural Blondenatural-blonde-8-0
  • Natural Brownnatural-brown-5-0
  • Natural Dark Blondenatural-dark-blonde-7-0
  • Natural Dark Brownnatural-dark-brown-4-0
  • Natural Dark Caramel Blondenatural-dark-caramel-blonde-7-31
  • Natural Darkest Blacknatural-darkest-black-1
  • Natural Darkest Brownnatural-darkest-brown-3-0
  • Natural Dark Golden Blondenatural-dark-golden-blonde-7-3
  • Natural Frosted Beige Blondenatural-frosted-beige-blonde-8-12
  • Natural Golden Blondenatural-golden-blonde-8-3
  • Natural Golden Brownnatural-golden-brown-5-3
  • Natural Iced Brownnatural-iced-brown-5-15
  • Natural Light Ash Blondenatural-light-ash-blonde-9.1
  • Natural Light Blondenatural-light-blonde-9
  • Natural Light Brownnatural-light-brown-6
  • Natural Light Golden Blondenatural-light-golden-blonde-9.3
  • Natural Light Golden Brownnatural-light-golden-brown-6-3
  • Natural Rich Auburnnatural-rich-auburn-5-6
  • Tempting Brunettetempting-brunette-4-02
  • 5011408064858pt01
  • 3600521374818pt02
  • 5011408064858pt04 (2)
  • 5011408064858pt03
  • 3600521613979pt05
  • 3600521613979pt06
Product Details
Excellence Crème by L'Oréal Paris is a permanent hair dye that provides a rich and long lasting hair colour performance, up to 100% grey hair coverage. The beautifying colour enriches your own natural hair colour and leaves you with a multi-tonal result.

Excellence Crème by L'Oréal Paris is a permanent hair dye that will help you to achieve a refreshing colour in under 30 minutes.

The product enriches your hairs natural beauty and visibly improves your hairs look and feel.

The formula is enriched with key ingredients such as Pro-Keratin and Ceramide and leaves the hair looking smoother, feeling stronger and replenished with revitalized colour.

Always check the colour result on pack depending on current hair colour. Over 30 shades of hair colour available.

Follow the instruction leaflet and read the safety information. Be colour safe, always patch test 48 hours before use.

Ingredients
1215397 - Caring Colouring Cream: Aqua / Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Deceth-3, Laureth-12, Ammonium Hydroxide, Oleth-30, Hexadimethrine Chloride, Lauric Acid, Glycol Distearate, Polyquaternium-22, Ethanolamine, Silica Dimethyl Silylate [Nano] / Silica Dimethyl Silylate, CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, 2,4-Diaminophenoxyethanol HCL, p-Aminophenol, m-Aminophenol, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, 6-Hydroxyindole, Thioglycerin, Toluene-2,5-Diamine, Dimethicone, Proline, Carbomer, Threonine, Resorcinol, EDTA, Parfum / Fragrance. (F.I.L. C226892/1) 1152439 - Developer: Aqua / Water, Hydrogen Peroxide, Cetearyl Alcohol, Sodium Salicylate, Trideceth-2 Carboxamide MEA, Phosphoric Acid, Ceteareth-25, Tetrasodium Etidronate, Tetrasodium Pyrophosphate, Glycerin. (F.I.L. C202318/2) 1217017 - Caring Scalp Shampoo: Aqua / Water, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Dimethicone, Sodium Chloride, Parfum / Fragrance, CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Mica, Coco-Betaine, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Steareth-6, Acetic Acid, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-45M, Trideceth-10, Trideceth-3, Salicylic Acid, Fumaric Acid, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Amodimethicone, Isoeugenol, Carbomer, Citric Acid, BHT, Hexylene Glycol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Glycerin, Glycol Distearate. (F.I.L. C226772/1) 1177657 - Caring Lightweight Mask: Aqua / Water, Amodimethicone, Stearyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Isopropyl Myristate, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Phenoxyethanol, Acetic Acid, PEG-150 Distearate, Trideceth-5, Trideceth-6, Trideceth-10, Panthenol, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Alcohol, Isoeugenol, 2-Oleamido-1,3 Octadecanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Hexyl Cinnamal, Glycerin, Parfum / Fragrance. (F.I.L. C223464/1)



*Please be aware that ingredient lists for products in our brand are updated regularly. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package for the most up-to-date list of ingredients to ensure it is suitable for your personal use.

Usage

STEP 1 – BEFORE COLOURING: Remember to be colour safe and always do your patch test 48 hours before use, even if you have already used colouring products before. Please follow the instruction leaflet and read the safety information. 

STEP 2 – PREP: Cover your shoulders with a towel and put on the gloves. Open the colouring bottle and pour it entirely into the developer bottle. Close with the applicator tip and shake it to obtain a completely even mixture. Twist off the applicator tip immediately to avoid bursting and damage from the product over flowing. 

STEP 3 – APPLY COLOUR: Part your hair into small, even sections and apply the colour. Refer to instructions for development time. Apply conditioner and then rinse thoroughly.

For more information, please visit our becoloursafe website.

Tap & Try
Virtual Try On is for illustrative purposes only, individual results may vary. Remember, if you share your picture via a social media platform, it will be governed by their T&Cs and privacy policy.

Click here for T&C's

Click here for Privacy Policy
Safety Information

HAIR COLOURANTS CAN CAUSE SEVERE ALLERGIC REACTIONS

Read and follow instructions.

This product is not intended for use on persons under the age of 16.TEMPORARY “BLACK HENNA” TATTOOS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF ALLERGY.

Do not colour your hair if:
• you have a rash on your face or sensitive, irritated and damaged scalp
• you have ever experienced any reaction after colouring your hair
• you have experienced a reaction to a temporary “black henna” tattoo in the past

IGNORING AN ALLERGY CAN BE LIFE-THREATENING.
You must conduct an ALLERGY ALERT TEST 48 hours before each time you colour even if you have already used colouring products before. So remember to buy the product 48 hours in advance. (Read and follow the instruction leaflet). In case of any reaction or when in doubt consult a doctor before using any hair colour product. “Developer” contains hydrogen peroxide. “Hair colourant”contains: phenylenediamines, phenylenediamines (toluenediamines), resorcinol, ammonia
• Wear the gloves supplied in the box.
• Avoid contact with eyes. Do not use to dye eyelashes or eyebrows.
• Rinse the eyes immediately and thoroughly if the product comes into contact with them.
• Rinse hair well after application.

Wait at least 2 weeks after using a relaxer, a perm or a straightening process on the hair. Do not use if your hair has been coloured with henna or with a progressive hair colourant. Keep out of reach of children.

FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTION LEAFLET
Please refer to the ingredients on the bottom of the pack.

Reviews

Rating Snapshot

Select a row below to filter reviews.

5 starsstars

632
632 reviews with 5 stars.

4 starsstars

221
221 reviews with 4 stars.

3 starsstars

68
68 reviews with 3 stars.

2 starsstars

33
33 reviews with 2 stars.

1 starstars

189
189 reviews with 1 star.

Overall Rating

3.9

Review this Product

Select to rate the item with 1 star. This action will open submission form.
Select to rate the item with 2 stars. This action will open submission form.
Select to rate the item with 3 stars. This action will open submission form.
Select to rate the item with 4 stars. This action will open submission form.
Select to rate the item with 5 stars. This action will open submission form.
Adding a review will require a valid email for verification

Average Customer Ratings

Value for money
Value for money, 2.8 out of 5
2.8
Texture
Texture, 4.1 out of 5
4.1
Fragrance
Fragrance, 3.9 out of 5
3.9
Moisturising benefits
Moisturising benefits, 4.1 out of 5
4.1

    Filter Reviews

    Rating
    Locale
    Non-incentivised reviews
    1 to 8 of 1143 Reviews
    1 – 8 of 1143 Reviews
    Sort by
    Most Recent
    1 out of 5 stars.

    Poor Coverage, no staying power on greys

    14 days ago
    Dreadful. When I washed it off my grey hairline was a scary ginger tone. Luckily, the conditioner removed most of it, along with most of the total colour. Very little effect on white hairs , weird unnatural colour where it did take and hair really needed colouring again after 2 washes. In 40+ years of colouring my hair this is by far the worst product I've used, not worth putting up with the smell during application and left hair with some frizz I don't usually get with other brands. I have used semi-permanents with more staying power. Sorry L'Oreal, I'm worth better than this..

    No, I do not recommend this product.

    Originally posted on boots.com

    1 out of 5 stars.

    It stinks & stings , awful

    24 days ago
    Ordered this loreal preference 01 lightest blonde the other day. Have used it the new formula & the smell is so strong & it stings so much. Why change a product that worked , Avoid this that is my advice. Now will have to look round for another brand

    No, I do not recommend this product.

    Originally posted on boots.com

    5 out of 5 stars.

    Best permanent cover

    29 days ago
    I love this product my hair is white now the colour goes on well looks good and lasts

    Yes, I recommend this product.

    Originally posted on boots.com

    5 out of 5 stars.

    Great colour

    a month ago
    Used this colour for about 10 years now love the colour never disappointed with the end product

    Yes, I recommend this product.

    Originally posted on boots.com

    1 out of 5 stars.

    Awful - new formula is inferior

    a month ago
    I used the original dark brown formula for years, and was so happy with it. The new formula is terrible. Greys aren’t fully covered, brassy / green colour, fades after first wash and continues to do so each wash. The colour continues to come out in the water each wash, like a wash in wash out dye. My hair has also become very dry, something I have never suffered with. I decided to give the new product one more try (now called Brown rather than dark brown), leaving on longer as the instructions suggest but again it was a terrible result, grey roots not fully covered so I won’t be using it again. Please write a review if you have found an alternative product / brand as good as the old dark brown excellence product. I’ve tried a few alternatives, not quite happy yet but have found better in ‘Nice And Easy, I wish L’Oreal would bring back the old formula!
    ConsLow quality, Not durable

    No, I do not recommend this product.

    Originally posted on natural-dark-brown-4-0

    Helpful?
    Value for money
    Value for money, 2.0 out of 5
    2.0
    Texture
    Texture, 2.0 out of 5
    2.0
    Fragrance
    Fragrance, 2.0 out of 5
    2.0
    Moisturising benefits
    Moisturising benefits, 1.0 out of 5
    1.0
    5 out of 5 stars.

    Great colour

    a month ago
    I’ve been highlighting my hair for years until the charges went up to £90 so my daughter coloured my hair with dark blonde. I was seriously impressed by the all over colour and won’t look back now!

    Originally posted on Excellence Creme 6-3 Natural Light Golden Brown Permanent Hair Dye

    Helpful?
    Value for money
    Value for money, 5.0 out of 5
    5.0
    Texture
    Texture, 5.0 out of 5
    5.0
    Fragrance
    Fragrance, 5.0 out of 5
    5.0
    Moisturising benefits
    Moisturising benefits, 4.0 out of 5
    4.0
    5 out of 5 stars.

    Loved the shampoo addition

    3 months ago
    Loved this product covered grey hair and the shine was great. Well done L’Oréal for including a shampoo in my opinion this has been missing from hair colours since I began colouring my hair (many years ago)

    Originally posted on Excellence Creme 5 Natural Brown Permanent Hair Dye

    Helpful?
    Value for money
    Value for money, 5.0 out of 5
    5.0
    Texture
    Texture, 5.0 out of 5
    5.0
    Fragrance
    Fragrance, 5.0 out of 5
    5.0
    Moisturising benefits
    Moisturising benefits, 5.0 out of 5
    5.0
    5 out of 5 stars.

    Great special price

    3 months ago
    Lovely colour , great special price , very good product

    Yes, I recommend this product.

    Originally posted on boots.com

    1 – 8 of 1143 Reviews
    • Next Reviews

    Reviews

    Rating Snapshot

    Select a row below to filter reviews.

    5 starsstars

    632
    632 reviews with 5 stars.

    4 starsstars

    221
    221 reviews with 4 stars.

    3 starsstars

    68
    68 reviews with 3 stars.

    2 starsstars

    33
    33 reviews with 2 stars.

    1 starstars

    189
    189 reviews with 1 star.

    Overall Rating

    3.9

    Review this Product

    Select to rate the item with 1 star. This action will open submission form.
    Select to rate the item with 2 stars. This action will open submission form.
    Select to rate the item with 3 stars. This action will open submission form.
    Select to rate the item with 4 stars. This action will open submission form.
    Select to rate the item with 5 stars. This action will open submission form.
    Adding a review will require a valid email for verification

    Average Customer Ratings

    Value for money
    Value for money, 2.8 out of 5
    2.8
    Texture
    Texture, 4.1 out of 5
    4.1
    Fragrance
    Fragrance, 3.9 out of 5
    3.9
    Moisturising benefits
    Moisturising benefits, 4.1 out of 5
    4.1

    Most Helpful Favorable Review

    5 out of 5 stars.
    12 years ago
    I was really pleased with the results. The colour came out a lovely soft golden blonde. It was easy to apply & gave good coverage. Best I have ever used. My hair was very light blonde but roots were darker & it covered perfectly. Gives a more natural finish than some hair colourants.
    199 people found this helpful
    Show Reviews:

    Most Helpful Critical Review

    2 out of 5 stars.
    12 years ago
    I think L'oreal is the best for home hair colour. Leaves the hair in great condition and is gentle on the scalp. However, if like me you are a typical British mousey blonde/light brown with a reddish base colour, colouring at home is a nightmare because even though your hair is fairish, it just won't go blonde, just goes brassy! You can get a blonde colour you're satisfied with eventually but it will take you a lot of experimentation and money, not to mention poor hair condition after all the dye. This was a second attempt at home in 3 months (have short hair and colour was mostly cut out) and done as a strand test which just turned orange, so forget messing about, it's off to the hairdressers for me, even though I only want to go a shade lighter. All those people who went dark or blue/green/grey with L'oreal ash shades must have had pre-coloured/bleached hair as it certainly wasn't the case for me on natural fairish hair. Great colour in general L'oreal, but when is someone going to cater for British mousey blondes who want to go a shade or two lighter without the brass? You'd be on to a winner if you catered for us!
    191 people found this helpful
    Show Reviews:

    Customer Images and Videos

    • Review photo 1.
    • Review photo 2.

    Filter Reviews

    Rating
    Locale
    Non-incentivised reviews
    9 to 38 of 1143 Reviews
    9 – 38 of 1143 Reviews
    Sort by
    Most Recent
    1 out of 5 stars.

    Awful

    4 months ago
    I've been using this colour 0.1 for years really great colour. The new formula is awful my hair is orange!!! the smell was stronger and my head was burning which i haven't had since back in the day when I used to bleach my hair, many many years ago. I'm very disappointed

    No, I do not recommend this product.

    Originally posted on boots.com

    1 out of 5 stars.

    Doesnt cover grey hair

    4 months ago
    Doesn cover you grey hair. I kept for 45 min, nothing . Also, after good wash, you hair will still smell of amonia. They says there is No amonia in it…, of course it is. You can smell. Not happy at all. Lot of Lies.

    No, I do not recommend this product.

    Originally posted on boots.com

    2 out of 5 stars.

    New formula, shade is NOT the same!!

    4 months ago
    Box has changed, and it states new formula, same shade. No it isn't. I've used L'Oreal excellence 7.3 for years, and always been very happy. Why mess with something that had many loyal customers? I've given two stars because if you are using for the first time, you might find this okay. But I am used to a certain result, and this doesn't give it. As a protest I will try a different manufacturers product. Very unhappy customer.

    No, I do not recommend this product.

    Originally posted on Excellence Creme 3 Natural Darkest Brown Permanent Hair Dye

    Helpful?
    Value for money
    Value for money, 3.0 out of 5
    3.0
    Texture
    Texture, 5.0 out of 5
    5.0
    Fragrance
    Fragrance, 5.0 out of 5
    5.0
    Moisturising benefits
    Moisturising benefits, 5.0 out of 5
    5.0
    5 out of 5 stars.

    Ever lasting results

    5 months ago
    Using this product in my opinion gives better and lasting result by keeping the hair smooth,shyne and very close to its natural texture.

    Yes, I recommend this product.

    Originally posted on boots.com

    5 out of 5 stars.

    Natural colour

    5 months ago
    Lovely natural shade ,easy to apply and leaves hair in good condition

    Yes, I recommend this product.

    Originally posted on boots.com

    5 out of 5 stars.

    Amazing

    6 months ago
    Tried first time and absolutely happy! 🥰Just be careful if you have brown roots very outgrow they can turn yellow. So try to top up roots once a month and should be no problem. Refresh my blond colour very nice .

    Yes, I recommend this product.

    Originally posted on boots.com

    5 out of 5 stars.

    Great product, used this for years & it never disa

    7 months ago
    Great product, used this for years & it never disappoints me 👍

    Yes, I recommend this product.

    Originally posted on boots.com

    4 out of 5 stars.

    Good colour but becomes brassy after a while

    9 months ago
    Great colour but becomes a bit brassy after a few weeks, and lightens. Very easy to apply.

    Yes, I recommend this product.

    Originally posted on boots.com

    3 out of 5 stars.

    Lot darker

    9 months ago
    My hair Came out a lot darker than the box indicated.

    No, I do not recommend this product.

    Originally posted on boots.com

    1 out of 5 stars.

    Bad bad bad for blondes

    9 months ago
    Absolutely awful!!! Do not use this product !! No no no !!! Do not do it ! It ruined my beautiful platinum white hair and now it is a weird purple blue green shade !!! The neutralizer that is in the product is too strong for already platinum blonde hair ... This may work of you are going from a dark shade hair to lighter but not for blondes already ...I dunno just don't use it if your blonde !!! Never ever had a bad experience before but this is a first . Should be removed from the shelves.

    No, I do not recommend this product.

    Originally posted on boots.com

    5 out of 5 stars.

    Leaves my hair nice and looks natural, I'm pleased

    9 months ago
    A lovely colour and looks so natural I always use this make

    Yes, I recommend this product.

    Originally posted on boots.com

    3 out of 5 stars.

    Ash Blonde Hair Dye

    10 months ago
    As with all dyes they fade in the sun, the colour is a nice Ash Blonde

    Originally posted on boots.com

    5 out of 5 stars.

    Amazing

    10 months ago
    I recently bought the platinum blonde L’Oréal 7 shades lighter and it dyed my hair ginger on top and yellow so I googled how to fix it and this colour ash natural blonde kept coming up and it’s amazing it’s got rid of all the ginger and looks perfect now it is a darker blonde than packaging but lovely.

    Yes, I recommend this product.

    Originally posted on boots.com

    5 out of 5 stars.

    Amazing colour

    10 months ago
    It's the first hair colour that actually covers my grey hair. I will now always buy this brand. 😀
    ProsHigh quality, Durable

    Yes, I recommend this product.

    Originally posted on natural-golden-brown-5-3

    Helpful?
    Value for money
    Value for money, 5.0 out of 5
    5.0
    Texture
    Texture, 5.0 out of 5
    5.0
    Fragrance
    Fragrance, 4.0 out of 5
    4.0
    Moisturising benefits
    Moisturising benefits, 4.0 out of 5
    4.0
    1 out of 5 stars.

    Left my hair orange and dried out

    11 months ago
    Left my hair orange and dried out so wouldn’t buy again!

    No, I do not recommend this product.

    Originally posted on boots.com

    3 out of 5 stars.

    Too dark

    11 months ago
    Brought yesterday unfortunately Came out way too dark a strong dark brown close to black tone. Have tried to wash multiple times to remove some of the color but little effect so far. Generally smells OK not too strong, hair was smooth after use of the mask and I love the green undertone as it covers the red orange tones in my hair however comes out way too dark. I think maybe go for a level 6 or 7 if wanting the color on the box. My hair was a brassy medium brown with highlights prior to use. Needed two boxes for my waist length hair.

    Yes, I recommend this product.

    Originally posted on boots.com

    5 out of 5 stars.

    Great hair product

    11 months ago
    Been using this product for years with great success, whatever the shade

    Yes, I recommend this product.

    Originally posted on boots.com

    1 out of 5 stars.

    Grey to grey

    11 months ago
    Not covered grey at all just turned greyish to light grey after 30 min. as instructed. These happened to me third times enough...
    ConsLow quality, Not durable

    Originally posted on natural-darkest-black-1

    Helpful?
    Value for money
    Value for money, 1.0 out of 5
    1.0
    Texture
    Texture, 1.0 out of 5
    1.0
    Fragrance
    Fragrance, 1.0 out of 5
    1.0
    Moisturising benefits
    Moisturising benefits, 2.0 out of 5
    2.0
    1 out of 5 stars.
    11 months ago
    Last month I bought the blonde 01 natural .it looked lovely and lasted ages .when I went to buy it again I noticed the box and formula had been changed .left my hair very dry and went a gingery colour after a week .why change something that was good ..I will now be looking for another brand .
    ConsNot durable

    No, I do not recommend this product.

    Originally posted on Excellence Creme 01 Supreme Lightest Natural Blonde Permanent Hair Dye

    Helpful?
    Value for money
    Value for money, 1.0 out of 5
    1.0
    Texture
    Texture, 1.0 out of 5
    1.0
    Fragrance
    Fragrance, 1.0 out of 5
    1.0
    Moisturising benefits
    Moisturising benefits, 1.0 out of 5
    1.0
    5 out of 5 stars.

    Bet

    a year ago
    I have used this hair dye for years. It covers all my grey. And always on offer.

    Yes, I recommend this product.

    Originally posted on boots.com

    1 out of 5 stars.

    Formula change worsens previously excellent produc

    a year ago
    I have been using loreal exceĺlence for several years, its been wonderful all that time, however the formula has changed, its very thick, dries on the hair very quickly, is not as nice a shade as it was and the colour fades very quickly. Please go back to the previous formula!

    No, I do not recommend this product.

    Originally posted on boots.com

    5 out of 5 stars.

    Great product

    a year ago
    Amazing colour and shine easy to apply .Dye gives you a deep colour with shine

    Yes, I recommend this product.

    Originally posted on boots.com

    5 out of 5 stars.

    Color that stopped being delivered

    a year ago
    I am very sad this shade is not available in my country (Slovakia) anymore. Why?

    Originally posted on natural-dark-golden-blonde-7-3

    Helpful?
    Value for money
    Value for money, 5.0 out of 5
    5.0
    Texture
    Texture, 5.0 out of 5
    5.0
    Fragrance
    Fragrance, 5.0 out of 5
    5.0
    Moisturising benefits
    Moisturising benefits, 5.0 out of 5
    5.0
    1 out of 5 stars.

    Terrible don’t buy

    a year ago
    I have been using L’Oréal for year cover up grey , I always buy the dark browns but the last two have made my hair horrible brown with a green tinge , it’s horrible you can see the product is greenish after a few minutes

    No, I do not recommend this product.

    Originally posted on Excellence Creme 4-02 Tempting Brunette Brown Permanent Hair Dye

    Helpful?
    Value for money
    Value for money, 1.0 out of 5
    1.0
    Texture
    Texture, 1.0 out of 5
    1.0
    Fragrance
    Fragrance, 1.0 out of 5
    1.0
    Moisturising benefits
    Moisturising benefits, 1.0 out of 5
    1.0
    1 out of 5 stars.

    Very dissatisfied

    a year ago
    I used 9.1 Natural light ash blonde for the first time. I have naturally dark blonde hair and thought this colour would be ok. After applying the colour my hair went very dark so I only left it on for 30 minutes. I’m not happy with the results. It is dark with a tinge of green.
    ProsDurable
    ConsLow quality

    No, I do not recommend this product.

    Originally posted on natural-light-ash-blonde-9.1

    Helpful?
    Value for money
    Value for money, 3.0 out of 5
    3.0
    Texture
    Texture, 2.0 out of 5
    2.0
    Fragrance
    Fragrance, 3.0 out of 5
    3.0
    Moisturising benefits
    Moisturising benefits, 3.0 out of 5
    3.0
    1 out of 5 stars.

    New formula is awful!

    a year ago
    Dear producer I want to point out that the new formula is terrible. The color changes every week and 3 weeks after coloring my hair looks like I haven't colored it in months. I liked the 5.15 but after 2 weeks it turns warm with orange and red bits in my hair. Please reconsider and return the old formula. I don't understand why there was a need to change a hair dye that was great and worked great. I am currently looking for another hair dye because I am completely dissatisfied with the new formula

    No, I do not recommend this product.

    Originally posted on Excellence Creme 5-15 Natural Iced Brown Permanent Hair Dye

    Helpful?
    Value for money
    Value for money, 1.0 out of 5
    1.0
    Texture
    Texture, 5.0 out of 5
    5.0
    Fragrance
    Fragrance, 1.0 out of 5
    1.0
    Moisturising benefits
    Moisturising benefits, 1.0 out of 5
    1.0
    5 out of 5 stars.

    L’Oréal excellence

    a year ago
    Leaves hair in really good condition. This colour is Ideal for light colour based hair.

    Yes, I recommend this product.

    Originally posted on boots.com

    2 out of 5 stars.

    Not a good as it was

    a year ago
    I’ve used colour 7.3 for a couple of years and always been pleased with it. I’m not impressed with the new formula though or colour . My colour does not last as long it’s brassy almost ginger and the dye is hard to get out of the bottle . It tends to shoot out in blobs. I’m looking to change to a different brand

    No, I do not recommend this product.

    Originally posted on Excellence Creme 7 Natural Dark Blonde Permanent Hair Dye

    Helpful?
    Value for money
    Value for money, 2.0 out of 5
    2.0
    Texture
    Texture, 2.0 out of 5
    2.0
    Fragrance
    Fragrance, 3.0 out of 5
    3.0
    Moisturising benefits
    Moisturising benefits, 3.0 out of 5
    3.0
    5 out of 5 stars.

    Pleased

    a year ago
    Covered my grey parts well…easy to use…left hair feeling soft

    Yes, I recommend this product.

    Originally posted on boots.com

    5 out of 5 stars.

    Easy to use and lovely results.

    a year ago
    I have used this product for many years. Just lather up and wait. I find the results very natural and the colour lasts well. My hairdresser admired the depth of colour which was a compliment to the product.

    Yes, I recommend this product.

    Originally posted on boots.com

    9 – 38 of 1143 Reviews
    • PreviousReviews
    • Next Reviews
    • Permanent Hair Dye
    Natural Light Blonde
    Excellence Core
    Natural Light Blonde 9
      • default
      Excellence Core Natural Light Blonde 9is available at the following retailer(s):
      • morrisons.com
      • Tesco
      • Boots.com
      • Sainsbury's
      • Superdrug
    1. Home /
    2. Hair /
    3. Hair Dye Colours /
    4. Excellence Core /
    5. Natural Light Blonde 9
    • Introduction
    • Product description
    • Reviews
    BECAUSE YOU'RE WORTH IT
    L'Oréal Paris
    • About Us
    • Contact Us
    • Beauty Magazine
    • Careers
    • Virtual Try On
    • L’Oréal Paris UK
    • L’Oréal UK Limited
    • Instagram  icon Instagram
    • Facebook icon Facebook
    • Twitter icon Twitter
    • YouTube icon YouTube
    • Cookie settings
    • Cookie policy
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions
    • Consumer ratings and reviews terms of conditions
    @ 2026 L'Oréal Paris